Before I get in to the ingredients, let me tell you about my smoothie cupboard.

I, Lauryn, have a cupboard dedicated to smoothies.

Not because I’m a pillar of health though.

Nah, I’m not that cool.

It’s because of my wee little problem: I’m always running late. Late to dinner, late to meetings, late to bed, late to…well, err, everything. Hey, like I’ve said, I’m a work in progress. Honestly though— I’m truly working on ditching Larry Lateness & becoming Prompt Peter.

But becoming Prompt Peter takes work. And this is where my smoothie cupboard comes in to play. Because when everything’s organized & ready to rock, it’s way easier to grab ingredients & throw them in to a blender…( note: smoothie cupboards are especially helpful for people who are perpetually late… ).

That’s such a good idea to have a smoothie cupboard! I’m always running late too so smoothies are my go-to when I’m on-the-go! Will totally try out that smoothie soon, anything with coconut oil in it is a winner in my book!MK recently posted..My Top 5 Workout Motivation Tips You’ve never heard before

Lauryn you look effortlessly boho chic per usual. I have a question/ post request. How often do you weigh in? Is there a specific weight you stick with or do you just go by how your clothes fit and how you feel? I would love your advice! <3

This post was just what I needed to get back on the smoothie train! I recently fell off 🙁 Here’s one for you to try… it’s more of a lazy smoothie but still delicious and super healthy: handful of frozen watermelon, handful of spinach, + almond milk! It’s amazing! I like to cut up some watermelon and freeze it with some spinach so I always have it ready to go!

In Ayurvedic medicine you’re not supposed to combine certain foods with each other. Fruits should not be paired with anything, because of how fast fruits digest. Adding some greens to your smoothie (spinach, kale, etc.) is an exception, but if you add fats and proteins to your smoothie, it turns from a fast boost of energy that digests in 30 min or less if it was just fruits and greens, into a smoothie that takes hours for your body to digest and absorb. Once you add the protein and fat, your body goes into protein and fat digesting mode, leaving the once easily digested fruit to sit in your stomach and ferment. This leaves you bloated and gassy. Also, sweet fruits (bananas) and acid fruits (raspberries) shouldn’t be eaten together either. Blueberry-banana is a good combination, and if you insist on needing protein with your smoothie you should be mixing it separately and having your strictly fruit and veggie smoothie 20-30 minutes before your protein drink. I guarantee you will feel so much better 🙂

Love love love morning smoothies (and looking good naked, of course!)
I don’t have a smoothie cupboard, as I am one of those prompt people, but my partner is one of the late ones, so possibly will create one in the house especially for him!

Hi I was wondering of the list of things can you put all the “cupboard” ingredients together for example like the powdered green III live plant based protein powder omega-3 flaxseed HAMP all of that stuff or is it to much? Or what would you suggest ? I found a powder that is maca hemp and e3live..having all three is that OK or would be do something different. I just want to ask someone who knows how it all works before I buy. I do smoothies every am however they just spinach and fruit with almond milk nothino like this that is really good for yo it body at least I think. Love to know what your thoughts are.

I made green smoothies like 3x a week. They are my addiction! But real talk: my skin has been so much better since I started making them all the timeColleen recently posted..EMMA STONE’S NEW HAIRCUT IS FLAWLESS

I love this post so much. Stealing this recipe. I might or might not have a smoothie cupboard for the very same reason. In fact, I am the psycho at work that keeps a Nutri-bullet at my desk! 🙂

You might like the smoothie I’ve been doing every morning. It is 1 spoon of the Garden of Life Raw Green in chocolate or watermelon (the watermelon one has the natural caffeine in it– brand is Amazing Greens), bee pollen, gojis, strawberries, bananas, vanilla almond or coconut milk, coconut oil, chias, and either fresh coffee, if chocolate or green tea, if watermelon (I cool it down after brewed with ice and whatever nut milk I use) and blend blend blend. I do it every morning and I am obsessed! Can’t wait to try yours. 😉

Laughing my butt off! I am glad I’m not the only one w a smoothie cupboard! I have never met another! It’s a fun cupboard to have, like a candy store, so many options 🙂 sorry to my bf though he no longer has a cupboard of chips! Lol mines packed w similar things too: different protein powders, flax/chia blend, freeze dried pomegranate, Gigi, Maca, cacao, greens… It’s a fun healthy hobby!

There are quite a few different green powders. I have spirulina powder also wheatgrass powder. I’ve also seen in health food stores, next to the vitamins, Super green powders. They’re a powdered blend of different dark leafy greens. Basically concentrated green leafy veggies. My favorite brand for different powdered goodness is Navitas Naturals, I have like every one they make! Awesome company (sorry to promote). Hope that helps!

Hi Lauryn, I make green smoothies all the time, but have never included any of the oils you mentioned above. Would you mind sharing which ones you use?Ashley @ A Lady Goes West recently posted..Friday Favorites: Comfort, fitness + function

Lauryn, it honestly brightens my day when you have a new post up. I see that you add Omega-3 oil to smoothies & also talked about liquid B-12. I am someone who just takes a simple multivitamin… If I am looking to add a few things to my daily routine, which herbal supplements/vitamins/pills would you recommend? XO.

Rando question- dinner is always my on the go meal because I’m rushing on my commute home from work to the gym/ errands/ etc. Can you make a green drink at night too for dinner? Should you avoid certain things since it’s night time and add others? I thought that greens would be good anytime of the day but then I’ve read that they aren’t the best at night. Dying to know!!

I’m not going to lie…I was very hesitant on taking a sip after seeing the color that was developing in my Ninja, but once I did, I COULD NOT BELIEVE how YUMMY this was. It usually takes me at least a half hour to finish my morning smoothie…this took me about 5 minutes. Obsessed…thank you for the recipe…can you do a weekly or bi-weekly series with a featuring a new recipe??

I have been having THE WORST congestion this allergy season and wanted to try a new smoothie recipe to help and remembered seeing you post this a few weeks ago. This recipe is amazing (and I had all the ingredients on hand)! Thanks Lauryn! 🙂

Hi lauryn,
Could you pretty please, with a cherry on top, do a post about your smoothie cuoboard. It’s just what I need at the moment, because I’m still in school and struggling to find ways to get nutritious meals 3 times a day… Thank you ☺️